Strapped for something to do with the kids? Seven suggestions to beat boredom in August.

"Mom....I'm bored!" Sound familiar? If cabin fever has officially set in at your household — here are seven (one for each day of the week) suggestions that will keep them entertained — and you sane.

Catch a screening under the stars

You can't beat an afternoon full of fresh air and family-friendly flicks. Westchester County and Ridge Hill each host free movie nights in August. See the animated adventure "Epic" on Aug. 15 at Kensico Plaza and "Despicable Me 2" on Aug. 11 at Yonkers' Ridge Hill. For Kensico Dam Plaza: Arrive early to picnic before the showtime. Gates open at 5 p.m. Entertainment begins at 6 p.m. Movie begins at sundown. Admission and parking are free. Go:Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla, 914-328-1542, westchestergov.com/parks. For Ridge Hill: Pre-screening activities including popcorn, refreshments, giveaways and coloring station begin at 7 p.m. followed by movie at sunset. Go: Ridge Hill, One Ridge Hill Blvd., Yonkers, www.westchestersridgehill.com

Visit the cinema

Too hot and humid for outdoor adventures? No worries. Don't let weather woes spoil your fun. Alamo Draft House's Kids Camp Series is a great way to beat the heat and boredom. The movie theater, which serves food at your seat, has a series of free films just for kids on select Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m. Family-friendly favorites include "An American Tail" (Aug. 12, 13, 14), "Rango" (Aug. 19, 20, 21) and, for the older kids, "Corpse Bride" (Aug. 26, 27, 28). Tickets are available at the box office only and are first come, first served. Arrive at least a half-hour before show time to find your seats and place an order. Go: 2548 Central Park Ave., Yonkers, 914-226-3082, www.drafthouse.com

Discover the wonders of wildlife

Take the "pack" of kids to the Wolf Conservation Center for a howling good time. You can be one with the wolves at an Evening Howl program, which offers sessions for "Pups of All Ages." Howls start at dusk with a visit with the wolves and include a short hike and educational talk about wolf families. Don't miss a special Family Walk to Protect America's Wild Heritage from 1-3 p.m. Aug. 13 at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River. Kids can participate in educational workshops and earn raffle tickets for prizes at stations along the trail. Program dates vary; visit website for more information. Go: Wolf Conservation Center, 7 Buck Run St., South Salem, 914-763-2373, http://nywolf.org/visit/program-calendar

Have fun at a farm

Old McDonald is not the only one who had a farm. Children can spend a summer day petting animals including cows, goats and sheep at Muscoot Farm. Visit the museum on the premises and learn the history of Muscoot and experience life on a working dairy farm in the 1880s. Little ones decked in fairy costumes can go on a fairy walk in search of winged creatures from 1-3 p.m. Aug. 24. Go: Muscoot Farm, 51 Old Route 100, Somers. 914-864-7282, muscootfarm.org

Walk among live butterflies

Learn about the life cycle of these fluttering beauties, from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly at Greenburgh Nature Center's annual butterfly exhibit, which has been extended through Sunday. Children can touch the butterflies and view the fragrant flowering plants at the wildflower meadow where the insects are housed. $2 in addition to GNC admission, $7 for adults and $5 for kids under 12. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Thursday, closed Fridays. Go: 99 Dromore Road, 914-725-6599, greenburghnaturecenter.org.

Kids along with Dorothy and her little dog Toto will learn why there's no place like home during Westchester Broadway Theatre's production of the all-time classic "The Wizard of Oz." Sing along to favorite songs from the MGM movie score including "Over The Rainbow," "Ding, Dong, The Witch Is Dead," "If I Only Had A Brain" and more. Performances through Sept. 21. Tickets: $54-$80 at broadwaytheatre.com. Ticket price includes meal and parking. Go: 1 Broadway Plaza, Elmsford. 914-592-2222.

Gaze at the galaxy

Want some educational entertainment? Then the planetariums at the Hudson River Museum and Ramapo Challenger Center should be your next stop. Hudson River Museum offers three shows that explore our solar system. The 12:30 p.m. shows are targeted at younger audiences (ages 5-8) and the 2 and 3:30 p.m. shows are for older kids and adults. A free planetarium show will be held every Friday at 7 p.m. through Aug. 29, and the museum offers family-oriented arts and science programs every weekend. Across the river, Ramapo Challenger Center offers public simulated space missions every third Sunday of the month ("Take A Rendezvous with a Comet" on Aug. 17) and public planetarium shows featuring a full-dome movie ("The Little Star that Could" on Aug. 10) and hands-on activities in the activity room every second Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. Go: Challenger Learning, $10; $5 for seniors and children under 9. Reservations are required by calling 845-357-3416. 225 Route 59, Ramapo, Lhvcc.com Go: Hudson River Museum, entry costs $6 for adults, $3 for children and $4 for seniors; planetarium shows are $4 for adults, $2 for children and $3 for seniors. 511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers. Call 914-963-4550 or visit hrm.org for a full schedule of events.